Canon Expands Imaging Solutions Business

Canon U.S.A. has established Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to expanding Canon's overall solutions business. With an initial focus on accelerating the growth of existing Canon office solutions, the new company will allow Canon to build out its business solutions infrastructure to deliver solutions comprised of software, middleware and services.

Additionally, the new company will deliver solutions in the area of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and will leverage Canon's cloud computing technologies. Canon Information and Imaging Solutions will be well positioned to realize the market potential of Canon's innovative cross media imaging solutions.

With an eye toward long-term future growth, Canon Information and Imaging Solutions will look for growth opportunities in previously untapped markets for Canon such as IT services and healthcare applications through emerging Canon technology and alliances with leading third-party technology providers.

Joe Adachi, president and CEO of Canon U.S.A., will serve as chairman of Canon Information and Imaging Solutions and Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer & general counsel of Canon U.S.A., will serve as president of Canon Information and Imaging Solutions.